Wayne Heffley (July 15, 1927 – November 19, 2008) was an American television and film actor, known for the role of Vern Scofield on Days of Our Lives, as well as over 100 other roles. He died of kidney failure in 2008.[1]
Wayne Heffley | |
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| Born | Arnold Wayne Heffley Jr. (1927-07-15)July 15, 1927 Bakersfield, California, U.S. |
| Died | November 19, 2008(2008-11-19) (aged 81) Montrose, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Film, television actor |
| Years active | 1952–2006 |
| Spouse | 5 |
| Children | 5 |
| Relatives | Jason Becker (grandson) |
He was guitarist Jason Becker's maternal grandfather.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | The Human Jungle | Hood | Uncredited |
| 1955 | The Eternal Sea | Commanding Officer | Uncredited |
| 1958 | Submarine Seahawk | Cmdr. Dean Stoker | |
| 1959 | The Trap | Lou Brann | Uncredited |
| 1959 | Crime and Punishment U.S.A. | Rafe | |
| 1957-1959 | Highway Patrol | Officer Dennis | television series, 1955–1959; regular |
| 1959 | Battle Flame | Teach | |
| 1960 | Spartacus | Slave Guard | Uncredited |
| 1960 | Bat Masterson | Jeff Taylor | S2E21 "Cattle and Canes" |
| 1961 | The Outsider | Cpl. Johnson | |
| 1961 | The Twilight Zone (TV series) | 2nd Officer Wyatt | |
| 1962 | Birdman of Alcatraz | Guard | Uncredited |
| 1963 | A Gathering of Eagles | Radar Navigator | Uncredited |
| 1967 | Gunn | Police Sgt. Ashford | |
| 1967 | The Invaders | Jim Walton | Credited as Deputy episode Nightmare |
| 1968 | Maryjane | Ice Cream Company Manager | |
| 1971 | Johnny Got His Gun | Captain | |
| 1966-1972 | Bonanza | Bert / Andy | television series, 1959–1973; 2-time guest-appearance |
| 1974 | The Streets of San Francisco | Det. Steiglitz | television series, 1972–1977; guest-appearance |
| 1974 | Kojak | Det. Steiglitz | television series, 1973–1978; guest-appearance |
| 1974-1975 | Little House on the Prairie | Mr. Kennedy | television series, 1974–1984; 3-time guest-appearance |
| 1976 | King Kong | Air Force General | |
| 1976 | The Waltons | Carl Muntner | television series, 1971–1981; guest-appearance |
| 1977 | Roots | Telegrapher | television miniseries |
| 1977 | Orca | Priest | |
| 1978 | Uncle Joe Shannon | Store Manager | |
| 1977-1979 | Barnaby Jones | Carl Larkin / Sheriff Carson / Dr. Merlow | television series, 1973–1980; 3-time guest-appearance |
| 1979 | The White Shadow | Coach Stanley Harper | television series, 1978-1981, guest appearance |
| 1982 | Hill Street Blues | Gerson | television series, 1981–1987; guest-appearance |
| 1982 | The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas | TV Station Manager | |
| 1983 | Testament | Police Chief | |
| 1984 | Airwolf | Lieutenant Grodin | television series, 1984–1986; 2-time guest-appearance |
| 1985 | Trapper John, M.D. | Chaplain | television series, 1979–1986; guest-appearance |
| 1986 | Matlock | Wayne Cornell | television series, 1986–1995; guest-appearance |
| 1987 | Black Widow | Etta's Husband | |
| 1987 | Beyond the Next Mountain | Postal Clerk | |
| 1990 | Evening Shade | Vernon | television series, 1990–1994; guest-appearance |
| 1989-2006 | Days of Our Lives | Vern Scofield | television series, 1965-still; regular role |